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Friday, October 7, 2011

Raindrops and Treasures













Cool and gentle spring rains dotted the garden with little jewels for me to capture between showers and again this morning. The reflections and roundness of these water bubbles amazes me.




I also spotted this clever insect on our little mandarin tree. He appeared to be taking shelter under the leaves until he saw my camera moving in on him. He looked so much like a leaf I nearly didn't notice him at all.






The sun is beginning to come out again here, no doubt there will be new treasures for me to find later.
Hope the end of the week is going well for all of you too. 

Sharing at Photo Story Friday, Favourite Photo of the Week, Weekend Reflections, Macro Friday, 
Macro Flowers Saturday, I Heart Macro, Shades of Autumn: Green (4th photo chosen as one of the three top pics from 88 entries), And Then She Snapped.
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80 comments:

  1. GigaOctober 7, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Śliczne zdjęcia ze "złapanymi kroplami deszczu". Mnie się też to udało.Mam to w postach:
    - Wakacje, wakacje i po wakacjach,
    - Tak było w przeddzień kalendarzowego lata,
    - I znowu do ogródka.
    Jeśli masz ochotę to zaglądnij tam. Pozdrawiam serdecznie

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  2. Laura~Pretty PixOctober 7, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Wonderful images. You captured those raindrops beautifully. Outstanding work!

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  3. JillOctober 7, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    I am in total awe!

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  4. Cathy H.October 7, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    I'm gasping here!! Your droplet are stunning! I love the crystal clear reflections in them!! The last one is unbelievable!!

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  5. ReenaOctober 7, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Your photos always amaze me! Love coming here!

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  6. Ashley SiskOctober 7, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    These are all so beautiful!

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  7. NayanaOctober 7, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    I like all of'em.very beautiful.

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  8. tiarastantrumsOctober 7, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    WOW - amazing shots!

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  9. Nadege,October 7, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    My favorite, from some amazing water drop shots, is the one of the single drop hanging down with the refracted image in it.
    Unusual little creature.

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  10. Lisa October 7, 2011 at 3:20 PM

    Oh these are all so very beautiful. I love the rain and rain drops.
    Gorgeous.

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  11. LizOctober 7, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous!

    I took my camera with me on my usual weekly visit to one of my specialists and managed to capture some water droplets in a nearby park in between showers... nothing like yours though!!

    Hope you had a great week and the girls are enjoying the competition!

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  12. tinajoOctober 7, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    This is beautiful - love the drips! :-)

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  13. moleOctober 7, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    GREAT Pix!!
    I love the rainsdrops...

    =)

    the astonished
    mole

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  14. moleOctober 7, 2011 at 5:37 PM

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  16. MaiaOctober 7, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Amazing macros! Your raindrops look like pearls and the reflections are fantastic.
    Beautiful work!

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  17. ValerieOctober 7, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    What an exquisite collection! Your photographic captures are superb. And what a clever disguise the insect is wearing! Just love the treasures God sends us every day - if only we'll open our eyes and ears. May your weekend be truly blessed.

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  18. Joop ZandOctober 7, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    These macro pictures are wonderful..... very nice work again....my compliments.

    greetings, Joop

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  19. GigaOctober 7, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    :-))) dziękuję i pozdrawiam serdecznie.

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  20. HANS-PETER ZÜRCHEROctober 7, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Grossartige Macros...

    Liebe Grüsse aus der Schweiz

    Hans-Peter

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  21. AnonymousOctober 7, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    Absolutely fabulous photos. Your waterdrops are terrific and what's not to love about your critter. Never seen one like it before!

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  22. Janice Kay SchaubOctober 7, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    wonderful photography. Do you know what the little leafy insect is? How cute.
    Janice

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  23. Judy Royal GlennOctober 8, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    Love how water magnifies an object:)

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  24. geaninaOctober 8, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    great work and beautiful green! i like it!:)

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  25. UnknownOctober 8, 2011 at 1:40 AM

    These are such gorgeous shots.. They kick my "water droplets" shots butt..

    Happy Friday to you!!

    Hugs, Linda

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  26. FilipBlogOctober 8, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    I love the macro shots with the water drups. Super.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  27. Gillian OlsonOctober 8, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    Wonderful photos, thanks.

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  28. Karin M.October 8, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    Wow .... such wonderful fascinating picture ..... great work ... I like your photos very well ..
    LG: Karin

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  29. MarianneOctober 8, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    Deine Fotos gefallen mir immer wieder sehr gut.
    Du hast ein gutes Auge und siehst die Schönheiten der Natur mit besonderen Blicken.

    Herzlichst ♥ Marianne

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  30. PiaOctober 8, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Wow, this photos are wonderful. So fresh and green and sharp and ... I love them!
    Great work!

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  31. mariondejongOctober 8, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Great captures of the raindrops, small mirrors, , love them!

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  32. MarijkeOctober 8, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    When I am looking at your photo's I was almost forgotten that raindrops brings such a beauty.
    Lovely weekend Marijke

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  33. Gail DixonOctober 8, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    Wow, look how that bug blends so perfectly in with its surroundings. Beautiful collection of photos!

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  34. Rosie Nixon FluertyOctober 8, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    those are all just stunning

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  35. JaymiOctober 8, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    wow beautiful, I love the reflection in the water drop shots!

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  36. Dmitry VoevodinOctober 8, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Замечательный работы. Прекрасные фотографии. Спасибо за приятные мгновения.

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  37. Gemma WisemanOctober 8, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    A stunning collection of photos! The third photo captures a magical world!

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  38. A Creative GraceOctober 8, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    lovely to see some spring shots as we head into autumn here :) these are all so lovely and fresh

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  39. AnonymousOctober 8, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    Love the light and reflections you've captured!.........

    Your garden must be full of bugs too, they feel safe there eh?.....:)

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  40. Seeing Each DayOctober 8, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    You have GOT to be kidding - oh my goodness - these are incredible, not just the clarity of the drops but the composition of each picture. I may have mentioned this once or twice before but it is just joyful looking at your photos. I was speaking to a work friend during the holidays and mentioned your site, I almost want Monday to come around quickly so I can show these straight away!

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  41. msdewberryOctober 8, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    I love all these photos, I am a bit of a waterdrop dewdrop nut, these are all amazing.

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  42. The French HutchOctober 8, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Your photography is stunning. You captured such beautiful photos of nature. You have a beautiful blog, I took a mini tour. Wow, your are blessed with eight children. That is amazing and wonderful. I am so happy to meet you........
    Hope your weekend is beautiful.
    Blessings

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  43. Lisa GordonOctober 8, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    These are stunning macros.
    The details you have captured are wonderful.

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  44. UnknownOctober 8, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Love, love, love the water drop shots! So inspiring :o). Thank you for sharing!

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  45. Luna MirandaOctober 8, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    these are exquisite! everything looks so fresh, clean, revitalized. well done!

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  46. Modern MomOctober 8, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Your shots are fantastic!

    Flor de Dalia

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  47. geetleeOctober 8, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    absolutely beautiful macro. love it :)

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  48. KalaOctober 8, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Gorgeous details of the drops and what wonderful green tones in these images.

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  49. AnonymousOctober 8, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Lovely!

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  50. Nature RamblesOctober 8, 2011 at 8:08 PM

    Oh, so lovely! I like the bugs too! Your post made me feel like I was outside right after a shower!

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  51. RajlakshmiOctober 8, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    O?MG all of them are just breathtaking... specially the droplets ones ... very beautiful photography

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  52. Marius BarbuOctober 8, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    Picaturile de ploaie dau mai multa stralucire si invioreaza plantele. Verdele crud si stropii de ploaie sunt deosebit de frumosi!

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  53. Tatjana ParkachevaOctober 9, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    Beautiful macro photos.

    Regards and best wishes

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  54. My Beautiful WorldOctober 9, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    Truly magical such beautiful photos I love them all thanks for sharing.

    Always Wendy

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  55. NokeOctober 9, 2011 at 2:57 AM

    Sehr schöne Bilder erstaunlich wie Wassertropfen ein Bild verschönern.

    Gruß
    Noke

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  56. AnonymousOctober 9, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Wow, wow and more wow. Such masterpieces!

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  57. Anne-MaOctober 9, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Ce sont de belles photos, j'aime beaucoup les reflets dans les gouttes d'eau. Very beautiful

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  58. AnonymousOctober 9, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    Oh my heaven and stars, what gorgeous droplet shots! Can't pick a favorite what amazing shots!

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  59. Kym Hunter DesignsOctober 10, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    Love your pictures! Even pictures of rain can make me feel refreshed and tranquil. We finally received a bit of rain last night and the temp has dropped some.

    Your music is lovely and complements your photos nicely!

    Hope you have a wonderful week!

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  60. T...October 10, 2011 at 1:07 AM

    oh what wonderful raindrops and so fat...and what a neat bug....love how he almost disappears...

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  61. so many memoriesOctober 10, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    Just beautiful...everyone of them!

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  62. UnknownOctober 10, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    I always forget that you living in Australia and there is different time of year. I really did have to think why you write about spring...who is crazy, you or me and it was me:)
    Okey now to the point GORGEOUS pictures.

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  63. Tracey LeederOctober 10, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    These are all gorgeous shots. I love that bug, I have never seen anything like it. The big perfect water droplet is stunning, so is the very last photo.

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  64. thefisherladyOctober 10, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    simply exquisite!
    What camera do you use!?
    Mine fell in the river... need a new one

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  65. ShelOctober 10, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    I really love all of these! They're amazing!!

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  66. CraftyHopeOctober 10, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    These are amazing!!

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  67. ShonEjaiOctober 10, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Beautiful photos! Well done!

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  68. MilesOctober 11, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Excellent photography of those beautiful water droplets - I love how they catch the light and the reflections within. I must try something like this myself, shouldn't be hard with autumn upon us.

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  69. aliciaOctober 12, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Your raindrops and curious critter have such amazing detail! Simply divine. Thanks so much for joining the Shades of Autumn Photo Challenge!

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  70. Kristi {at} Live and Love...Out LoudOctober 12, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    I feel like I might've already commented on this, but in case I haven't...I love these water droplet shots!
    Thanks for joining us in the Shades of Autumn Photo Challenge. These shots were stunning. I hope you'll return again on Friday when we move on to our new theme, yellow. Have a great day! :)

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  71. SatakieliOctober 12, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Such sweet Macro shots, the first one is lovely! The greens are so rich and bright too.

    Thanks for taking part in the Shades of Autumn Photo Challenge!

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  72. kareninkenaiOctober 13, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    These are truly amazing. Thank YOU. kareninkenai (I Heart Macro)

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  73. MichelleOctober 13, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Stunning! They really do look like little jewels :)

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  74. SaunOctober 13, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    Great series they are out of this world. Love them all...

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  75. Kristi {at} Live and Love...Out LoudOctober 14, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    Just wanted to stop by and congratulate you on being chosen as one of the Favorite Pics of the Week in the Shades of Autumn Photo Challenge. We absolutely loved your shot and can't wait to see what you come up with tomorrow when we move on to our new theme, YELLOW. Have a great day. :)

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  76. MiaOctober 14, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    That's beautiful! Magic! :)

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  77. RenaOctober 14, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    I LOVE waterdrop pics! And yours are fantastic, congratulations. In fact, I enjoy very much looking at your photos here, you do a wonderful job of conveying your theme of contentment. That's what God's creation does for us, does it not?!
    Rena

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  78. rachelOctober 14, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    these are so fabulous! I haven't tried waterdrop pictures but you've inspired me to give it a shot. ; ) thanks for linking up!

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  79. Travel With LuluOctober 14, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    I found you via And Then She Snapped :) Your photography is stunning in its detail! Wow! XOL

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  80. cococitaOctober 19, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    So artistic. I got goosebumps while watching these photos and really felt touched by the way you captured this natural beauty! Your blog is one of the most wonderful virtual treasures!

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